OT: The last OT Friday Open Thread of the OT Season

Well, we made it. This time a week from now there will be College Football to discuss. Tomorrow (or sunday, or whatever) starts Game Week.

As such, here is the last Friday Open Thread and I'm getting it started early. What was the best memory of your summer? What 1 play would make you happiest going into the season? Best new beer you tried this summer? Favorite Tailgate food?

And the big question that's a little more on topic:

Where will you be watching Michigan Football in 7 days and change??? (MGoShoe Countdown goes here)

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."

It's my pleasure to serve. To tell you the truth, I can't beleive they pay me to land planes on carriers. I probably can't buzz the hotel, but I'm working on a flyover at Michigan Stadium sometime this year or next year.

Don’t think you'll have a problem. Every carrier I’ve been on has had AFRTS broadcasting the big games, so you should get to watch it. Only question is time. Where ever you are located at the time the game is broadcast, so you may be watching in early morning. I rememer watching a couple of super bowls at 4 or 5am.

I don't think he's been picked up by any teams yet, but he still appears to have some football left in him. He's done another youtube video that was funny and he's done a lot of media appearences here in Chicago (Radio, TV, etc), he could be a network sports guy or ESPN Chicago host someday, he's good at it. But I think he still wants to play for a bit, he had a good year last year, the Bears let him go due to drafting a DT and not wanting to pay him his whole salary. He might still be able to help the Bears, but they're going the way they're going I guess

I envy you, in regards to the game; I am STILL trying to figure that out. Family obligations will have me up in the northern California wilderness halfway between Redding and Eureka, Ca. In a real out of the way valley, surrounded by mountains and national forests called The Trinity Alps. The ultimate “dead-zone” for miles and even includes tv/radio. Only satellite works, which I don’t have access. The only hope I have is a small bar in a place called Hyampom. However, the indigenous population is mostly “football is too violent” ex-hippies, or other people wanting to avoid society, most try to live as much off the grid as possible, alternative energy, own generators, etc. To make matters worse this bar is having a Labor Day open-to-all music night starting at 6:30pm pdt, (9:30pm edt).

What do you think are my chances of talking these locals into watching a UM college football game?? May be buying lots of “rounds” to buy them off! Wish me luck!

The Robinson to Roundtree fourteen second TD play against Illinois 2010.

Best new beer for me? Jinx Proof by Three Floyds.

A dip using ground venison, Velveeta, Manwich and jalapenos.

This one side of my couch that extends forward like a chaise lounge. I'll have food in front of me, beer in the minifridge under the TV, the game on the (kind of) big screen and surround sound hooked up to my iPod for music during pregame/commercials/halftime. Hopefully my playlist will not change and I'll be happy the whole way through.

"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins

I saw Clapton 2 years ago and he was absolutely amazing. Roger Daltry (the Who) opened for him and Daltry was good as well. This was right after the superbowl and I wasn't expecting much from the Who's lead man, but he was good. I think he can handle DTE Energy, but not a full football stadium anymore.

Play: Ondre Pipkins man-handling the OSU offensive line to bust up a Braxton Miller read-option, causing a fumble, and rumbling in for the game winning TD.

Beer: Can't remember name or brewery...too much to drink that day, but it was a northern Michigan craft brewer who released some brew to a few Madison, WI stores. Need to track this info down for future drinking pleasure.

Thank you for the app recommendation. I have been searching for a good way to keep track of all of the different brews I have had over the years. I have them on a spreadsheet but it gets a little cumbersome looking at it on my iPhone.

“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo